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Audio-Technica AT2020

Item ID: AT2020

Medium-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone with Pivoting Stand Mount

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Quality & Price In One Mic!

Stellar A-T performance, outstanding value! The AT2020 gives you classic Audio-Technica sound quality at an incredibly low price! Capture the subtleties and nuances of vocals and acoustic guitars, then take on screaming guitar amplifier cabinets — all with one mic. It's the Swiss Army knife of affordable condensers! At this incredble price, you can put together your own stereo mic pair! Perfectly suited for today's home and project studio, the AT2020 was designed to fit comfortably in your mix and your budget at the same time. The perfect "first microphone," we're sure the AT2020 will fit into your studio!

Audio Technica AT2020 Features at a Glance:
  • The price/performance standard in side-address studio condenser microphone technology
  • Ideal for project/home-studio applications
  • High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility
  • Relatively low self-noise - perfectly suited for sophisticated digital recording equipment
  • Custom-engineered low-mass diaphragm provides extended frequency response and superior transient response
  • Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source
  • Pivoting, threaded stand mount attaches securely for easy and precise placement of the microphone

The AT2020: the standard for affordable side address studio condensers.

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 144 dB SPL, 1 kz at 1% T.H.D.
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Self Noise 20 dB SPL
Low Cut Filter No Filter
Pads No Pad
Length 6.38"
Width 2.05"
Depth 2.05"
Weight .76 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number AT2020

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based on 19 reviews

GREAT

by DOMINIQUE from CHICAGO
November 17, 2011
Music Background:
I JUST BOUGHT THIS MIC, AND I WAS HAVEING LITTLE DOUBTS ABOUT IT BUT WHEN I GOT IT AND HEARD THE QUALITY I WAS AMAZED!!! THIS IS DEF. WORTH BUYING!!!!!!

Great mic for the price

by DNI from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
May 18, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Music Producer, Pro Musician.
I bought the AT2020 when I started recorinding and I love it, obviously it dosn't compare to my Mojavee tube mic but it does what its suppose to do, I even bought a 2nd one because I love the air that... read more [+] it capture just to try it as a stereo pair for drums overheads and I was amazed at the results, this is a well constructed and practical cheap mic that I highly recommend! close [-]

Shootout winner

by Steve from Avondale, AZ
September 2, 2009
Music Background: Pro Musician, Recording Engineer
I recently decided to stop getting so stressed about reviews and what other people think of gear. Instead I'm just gonna go in and LISTEN to the gear to see if it works for me.
So I walked into... read more [+] my local Guitar Center to shoot out every condensor that they had for $99.
I brought my laptop and my Apogee Duet, and lined up the AT2020, MXL 990/991, Sterling Audio ST51, and the AKG Perception 120 and did a shootout with acoustic guitar.

Obviously for me, the AT2020 won out. It was clear full, and had an airy high end that gave the guitar some sparkle.
After bringing it home and testing it with vocals, I was even more impressed with the quality of this mic.
So far I have used it on Nylon String guitar, acoustic guitar, and vocals and it has really shined running through the Duet.

I highly recommend that you give this mic a listen. In fact, do that with all of your gear purchases and take opinions with a grain of salt. Find what works for what you are trying to do that fits your budget, and then make great music! close [-]

Great Versatile Mic!

by Brian Jones from Virginia Beach, VA
April 20, 2011
Music Background: Engineer, Session Drummer , Pro Musician
I am a drummer and use this (a pair) as overheads...then have a crisp clean sound for my cymbals...I really like my AT4050 and I didn't have the money at that time to buy another one so I got two of t... read more [+]hese...I've also used them on vocals, acoustic, and electric guitars. Always comes through! I wish they came with a shock mount but again it is only $99, so you can always get one later. Run it through a good mic pre and compressor and you won't be disappointed!! close [-]

useful

by from
December 16, 2010
Music Background: hobbyist
I got this mic as a gift. It was my first condenser. I can promise you this, for 99 dollars, there is no better mic.
I used it on a LOT of vocals, and the results always impressed listeners.... read more [+] I made a lot of instrumental music using only this mic, and everything worked out great.
I still use it today. If you're working with a $100 budget, and you need a condenser, it's really simple.... BUY THIS MIC! close [-]
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